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SUB-TOPIC INFO – Philosophy (Section II: Epistemology)
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Apriori Knowledge
(Epistemology)
CUET PG – Philosophy (Practice Questions)
1. A priori knowledge is best defined as knowledge that is:
A. Derived from observation
B. Dependent on sense experience
C. Justified independently of experience
D. Based on probability
Answer: C
2. The term “a priori” literally means:
A. After experience
B. Against experience
C. From the earlier
D. From perception
Answer: C
3. Which of the following is a standard example of a priori knowledge?
A. The sky is blue
B. Water boils at 100°C
C. 7 + 5 = 12
D. Iron rusts in moisture
Answer: C
4. A posteriori knowledge differs from a priori knowledge because it:
A. Is logically necessary
B. Is analytically true
C. Requires empirical verification
D. Is universally valid
Answer: C
5. Which characteristic is most commonly associated with a priori knowledge?
A. Contingency
B. Probability
C. Necessity
D. Falsifiability
Answer: C